Jockey Underwear’s Campaign with Real People is Heartwarming

For underwear brands, it’s probably “easier” to go the sexy route when it comes to marketing their products. That’s why there’s something admirable about Jockey’s decision to pick the road not taken instead

Chris Van Etten

The brand’s newly released “Show ‘Em What’s Underneath” campaign consists of a series of photographs and videos starring three real, non-model people. There’s nothing sexualized about them, and it’s quite refreshing to see.

To show that, the brand casts Chris Van Etten, a U.S. Marine veteran, who lost his legs in Afghanistan. “…For [Jockey] to give me the platform to tell my story and perhaps inspire others to take life’s challenges head on, it’s a tremendous opportunity,” he comments.

Also featured in the campaign is newly adoptive father Michael Cottone and female firefighter Lisa Cusimano.